Fly Away
A surprise wedding, shirtless and profanity-laced celebratory press conferences and the new bling in Kelly Ripa's family.
Only 13 days until Halloween, so get your costumes and candy now to avoid rush shipping. Or don't and wing it by waiting until they all go on sale
You do you,
The Last Night's Game Team
MLB (Major League Baseball)
From shirtless postgame press conferences featuring cigars and an abundance of swear words to buying drinks for the city of San Diego, the San Diego Padres celebrated their playoff series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in true party boy fashion. The Padres united behind the rally goose and ousted their northern rivals, the No. 1 Dodgers, from the playoffs.
But they better sleep off that hangover because the Phillies come to town on Tuesday for the next round, the National League Championship Series. (Winner goes to the World Series). SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS
Short and Sweet
That time commentator Bob Costas confused Justin Bieber and Cleveland Guardians' Shane Bieber (MLB) while announcing a playoff game.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrate son Joaquin's new bling - a college wrestling championship ring for the University of Michigan.
Punches were flying at the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) playoff race in Las Vegas when Bubba Wallace confronted Kyle Larson. But it was all smiles for Joey Logano, who punched his ticket to the next round.
Jordan Poyer of the Buffalo Bills (NFL - National Football League) has a collapsed lung and wasn't cleared to fly to Sunday's game in Kansas City, so instead, he drove to and from the away game to play.
Before We Go
No longer wrapped up in a scandal, New England Patriots (NFL) owner Robert Kraft, 81, pulled off a surprise wedding in New York on Friday to Dr. Dana Blumberg, 47. Wedding guests include Commissioner Rodger Goodell and former Patriot Tom Brady (who lost this weekend) and featured performances by Elton John, Meek Mill and Ed Sheeran. GOING TO THE CHAPEL
Get On Your Feet
The NFL owner dishing the dirt, Ryan Reynolds + ESPN, Peyton Manning talks 'Bama and this week's Tailgate Treat.
Friday is taking center stage.
Standing ovation,
The Last Night’s Game
NFL (National Football League)
"The NFL is a mafia...All the owners hate each other." Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is prepared to come out swinging and release dirt on fellow NFL owners and the league's commissioner if they try to vote him out at next week's league meetings. Snyder's status is in question because of an ongoing Congressional investigation into the Commanders as a hostile workplace. (Don't worry, he also sent a nasty gram to the members of the House Oversight Committee too). BACKED INTO A CORNER
Short and Sweet
Surprise! Former Cy Young-winning pitcher Randy Johnson (MLB - Major League Baseball) is an NFL photographer. His company logo is an ode to the bird he destroyed when it flew in front of a fastball.
The true crimes edition of a fishing tournament that landed two fishermen with charges of cheating, attempted grand theft and possessing criminal tools, as well as a first-degree misdemeanor charge of unlawful ownership of wild animals.
Amped for the playoffs, the Washington Ferries renamed their boats after Seattle Mariners (MLB) players and personnel.
The game of the week in college football is between Alabama and Tennessee. Both are undefeated for the first time since 1989.
Before We Go
If you're a fan of "Welcome to Wrexham," the docuseries on actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buying a low-tier European soccer team, life is about to get exciting. ESPN2 will air a Wrexham qualifier game on Saturday morning. But this isn't for a World Cup or anything, just a game between a fifth-tier and six-tier clubs. BIG DEAL
Game Changer
Tom Brady bought a team and so did LeBron. Pickleball has gone mainstream. Here's why pickleball is taking over the nation. GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN
Tailgate Treat
This week's Tailgate Treat is a treat that's worth the trick. YUM
Inhale, Exhale
A new F1 champion is crowned, fallout from the NWSL scandal and why Mets fans booed Emma Stone.
This is your reminder to breathe. Think of something that makes you smile.
A little pep in your step,
The Last Night's Game Team
NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League)
We're seeing the first significant fallout from the reports of a toxic and disturbing culture created by the NWSL's (National Women's Soccer League) leadership and ownership. Alaska Airlines pulled their sponsorships from two teams, saying in a statement:
"We are taking an immediate next step to redirect Alaska Airlines' Timbers and Thorns FC sponsorship funds this quarter to the National Women's Soccer League Players Association 'Support the Players Emergency Trust' and to youth sports in the Portland community." PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS
Short and Sweet
Max Verstappen won his second consecutive F1 (Formula One) championship, but no one knew.
The Golden State Warriors (NBA - National Basketball Association) are off to a rough start after a video leaked of Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole.
Repeat after us - "gross motor instability." The NFL (National Football League) updated its concussion protocol after a rough past few weeks.
Brian Robinson Jr. of the Washington Commanders (NFL) made his rookie debut yesterday to a standing ovation after being shot twice in an attempted robbery six weeks ago.
Before We Go
The baseball playoffs are in full swing, but here they are summarized.
Emma Stone got the last laugh after being booed by New York Mets fans for wearing San Diego Padres gear. Her Padres won the series even though the Mets had the highest payroll in baseball this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies swept the St. Louis Cardinals, ending the career of Albert Pujols.
The Seattle Mariners broke the longest playoff drought in North American sports and then swept the Blue Jays in the first round.
Game Changer
They rally the crowd and scare the children (and sometimes adults). These are the strangest mascots in college sports. READ
JUST BREATHE
Take a break with Water Me Wednesday guest, Mindful Leadership Coach Brandon Bennett as he coaches us through a breathing exercise to instill a sense of calm in your day. STAY CALM